Text to ASCII Art Generator
Type a word or phrase and turn it into an ASCII art banner using 59 classic FIGlet fonts — instantly, free, no sign-up.
Runs 100% in your browser•Nothing is uploaded to a server•59 fonts
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About the text-to-ASCII generator
This tool turns whatever you type into an ASCII art banner using 59 classic FIGlet fonts — the same font format used for terminal splash screens and README headers for decades. Pick a font from the gallery, adjust the size, choose a solid or rainbow color, and set a dark, light, or transparent background. Everything renders live as you type, entirely in your browser, so your text never touches a server.
Copy the finished banner straight to your clipboard, or export it as a .txt file or a rendered .png image. Great for terminal banners, Discord and Slack art, git commit art, and CLI tool splash screens. Need to turn a photo into characters instead? Try the image to ASCII converter.
Learn more about ASCII art
- The history of ASCII art — from typewriter pictures and RTTY tapes to BBS scenes, Usenet signatures, and FIGlet.
- How text-to-ASCII generators work — FIGlet fonts, character grids, smushing rules, and why monospace matters.
- Where ASCII art still lives today — terminal banners, READMEs, code comments, and chat, with tips for keeping art aligned.
- Why we built this generator — the design decisions behind the site, and how to get the best results from it.
